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The 10 Deadliest Driving Distractions

Jonathan Hernandez8 months ago

According to the official US Government Website for Distracted Driving, any activity that has the potential to pull away the attention of a driver from their primary task of driving is classified as a distraction. Although there are different types of distractions, all distractions endanger the driver, passengers, and bystanders.

Using or adjusting other devices that are essential to the operation of the vehicle, like mirrors.

Adjusting the radio or temperature controls.

Eating and drinking.

Using or reaching for another device that was brought into the vehicle like GPS navigation or headphones.

Other passengers in the vehicle can be distracting.

Another person or event that happens outside the vehicle – looking at emergency crews responding to an accident.

Using the cell phone while driving – texting, talking, dialing, and listening.

Being lost in thought – some people may feel as though they are “lost in thought” or daydreaming. Daydreaming while driving can prove to be fatal since your attention is taking away from your primary task of driving.